Denis Espinoza

Denis Jesús Espinoza Camacho is a Nicaraguan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Deportivo Walter Ferretti.

Club career

Nicknamed el Pulpo, Espinoza started his career at hometown club San Marcos before moving to top club Diriangén. In 2008, he joined Walter Ferretti where he became the team captain.
He holds the record for the longest stretch without allowing any goals in the primera division of Nicaragua, set during 2014 Apertura season.

International career

Espinoza made his debut for Nicaragua in an April 2004 friendly match against Bermuda and has, as of December 2013, earned a total of 33 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has represented his country in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 UNCAF Nations Cups, as well as at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Personal life

Espinoza is married to Yira Meléndez and they have two children, Denis and Cristiana. They live in his hometown, San Marcos.